Senior Farmers Market vouchers are still available in Cole County.
Aging Best representatives will be at the Cole County Farmers Market at Capital Mall and Capital City Farmers Market at the Orscheln parking lot today and at the mall again Sept. 29.
Vouchers are worth $50 and must be used at the farmers market.
To qualify, individuals need to show proof of identity, be 60 years of age or older, participate in Missouri's SNAP or CSFP programs and/or provide proof of a maximum gross income at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level; and show proof of residency Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski or Washington counties.
Vouchers must be issued by Oct. 1 and redeemed by Oct. 31.
If you are or know of a senior who may be interested in receiving vouchers and unable to attend, call 800-369-5211 for more information.
If you are homebound, it is not necessary to be present to redeem your vouchers. A friend or family member of your choice may be assigned as a proxy.